Blatchford is an innovative, multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices, as well as a provider of wider clinical services.
Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.
Through innovation, science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility passible.
Working in partnership with the NHS, Blatchford provides the Prosthetic and Orthotic service at Charing Cross Hospital, London.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Orthotist to join our existing team at the recently refurbished Holderness Limb Centre in Charing Cross Hospital. The service provides support for adult and paediatric patients across multiple clinic sites.
The role:
This role is offered as part or full time.
As an Orthotist you will provide a high standard of Clinical Orthotic Care to all patients and assist in the day to day running of the service. You will work closely within multidisciplinary teams across multiple clinic sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting a caseload of clients with a wide range of complex conditions and recommending the best course of intervention.
- Effectively communicating with informed patient consent, discussing the reasons for the prescription.
- Providing counselling, advice, and support as necessary to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition.
- Assessing, measuring, casting, fitting, suppling, reviewing, and adjusting orthoses as required.
- Maintaining appropriate clinical notes and records.
- Providing training in the field of Orthotics at all levels.
What are we looking for?
Essential skills and experience
- Qualified in Prosthetics/Orthotics
- HCPC registration
- Member of BAPO/ISPO (desirable)
- Experience in a wide range of orthotic provision including paediatrics, orthopaedics, and footwear.
- Able to prioritise and manage workload.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of communicating with colleagues at all levels.
- Be able to manage difficult, challenging, and sensitive situations.
- Good judgment and decision-making skills
What can we offer you?
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday (rising with service)
- Option to purchase additional holiday.
- Pension
- Death in Service
- Discounted shopping and leisure activities
- On Demand Pay
- Health cash plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- HCPC membership paid.
- DBS paid.
- Strong CPD programme, tailored to individual development needs.
We are a supportive and committed company, with a focused team, dedicated to improving patient care.
If you feel you have the background to be considered for this Orthotist position, please apply now.
